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Since 1989

Restoring Sight for the Vulnerable Million

Over 4 million people in Bangladesh are visually impaired. BDF is dedicated to inclusive education, sight restoration, and a barrier-free society.
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Visually Impaired
M+
Cataract Patients
Annual Blindness
Mobile Eye Camps
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February 07,1989

Our Foundation's History

Founded on February 07, 1989, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Shushanta Athikari and Golam Mostafa PhD, BDF was born from a realization of the extreme paucity of blindness prevention services in Bangladesh.

We recognized the alarmingly increasing numbers of people losing their sight and resolved to form an organization to promote inclusive education, sight restoration, and right-based legislation.

“50% of children with vision impairment die within one year of becoming blind. We are here to change that trajectory.”

Our Development Strategy

BDF operates a dual-model approach to maximize reach and efficiency across the country.

1. Center-Based Program

Comprehensive facilities including dormitories, multi-storied schools, and professional orientation and mobility staff. While capital-intensive, it provides immersive care for students.

  • Professional academic training
  • Residential accommodation
  • Skills training in daily living
2. Community-Based (CBR)

A flexible, low-cost, high-yield innovation providing services to inaccessible areas. As recommended by UNESCO, this is our core scaling model for inclusive education

  • Cost-effective alternative
  • Minimal physical infrastructure
  • High social impact in remote villages

Mobile Eye Camps

Overcoming barriers like transportation costs and loss of wages by bringing services directly to inaccessible communities.
Liaison

Cooperation with District administration and local NGOs.

Publicity

Publicity Extensive 4-7 day awareness through Radio, TV, and micing.

IOL Surgery

High-quality Intra Ocular Lens implants for cataracts.

Educational Program

Inclusive Education Program

We believe all children should learn together, regardless of differences. Our program integrates visually impaired children into mainstream neighborhood schools, transforming them from “burdens” to “equal members” of society.

Braille Kits

Full sets provided to all enrolled students.

Itinerant Services

Mobile vision teachers visiting mainstream schools.

Rehabilitation

Daily living activity training before school enrollment.

1000+ Identified

Infants and children identified through CBR.

Prevention of Blindness

BDF operates a dual-model approach to maximize reach and efficiency across the country.

Vitamin A Campaign

Combating Xerophthalmia through kitchen gardening education and supplementation.

School Eye Health

Testing over 100,000 children annually through school visits and screenings.

Neonatal Care

Special training for birth attendants to prevent Ophthalmia Neonatorum during delivery.

We recognized the alarmingly increasing numbers of people losing their sight and resolved to form an organization to promote inclusive education, sight restoration, and right-based legislation.

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  • Ja-60, Middle Badda Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh
  • 01349-019378
  • bdf89.org@gmail.com